This is a house with a LOT of wow factor! If you're a fan of mid-century modern design, prepare to be charmed by this authentic gem. Its soaring ceilings, sun-drenched rooms, and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces create an inviting, one-of-a-kind home. Thoughtfully designed in 1956 by a premier Philadelphia architectural firm, Carroll, Grisdale & Van Alen, on nearly two acres in Penn Valley, it presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history. The house wraps around a beautiful flagstone courtyard and pool, with a pool house to complete the 4th wall. Go up the winding flagstone path to enter through dramatic double doors into a striking foyer, complete with a water feature, statement chandelier, and a Hollywood-style powder room. To the right, the private primary suite awaits, complete with a cozy gas fireplace, dual en-suite bathrooms, and custom walk-in closets. Adjacent to this suite is a spacious living area, currently utilized as a gym but previously showcased as an art gallery. This wing also provides access to an expansive lower level, offering abundant storage and a Swedish sauna. On the opposite side of the foyer and pool, the main living areas unfold, featuring a generous living and dining space, a family room adorned with a fireplace and built-in bookcases, a kitchen, powder room, laundry room, and three bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath, Two bedrooms have their own private courtyard, the third bedroom currently serves as a convenient pool room for post-swim relaxation, though the pool house itself also offers a full bath. The kitchen stays true to its modernist roots, enhanced by three floor-to-ceiling pantries that provide ample storage. Architectural details like soaring ceilings with wooden beams, abundant windows, a wall fountain by the pool, and an abstract mural adorning the pool wall further highlight the home's mid-century modern charm. Finally, off the main house there is a separate section with its own entrance features three flexible rooms including a full Jack and Jill bath and a powder room, making this wing ideal for offices, guest suites, or in-law living. Recent upgrades encompass a new HVAC system, an active radon system, new pool mechanicals and paving stones, retaining walls and carpeting. This sprawling ranch, with its five to six bedrooms and six full baths, is perfectly suited for entertaining, remote work or multigenerational living. Each bedroom offers peaceful garden or courtyard views, making every space feel like a private retreat. Additional features include a two-car attached garage and a detached storage shed. Bonus: it’s in the award-winning Lower Merion School District with easy access to Center City.
For sale
$1,650,000
708 Righters Mill Rd, Penn Valley, PA 19072
5beds
6,833sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
1.98 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pool houseAbundant windowsExpansive lower levelFlexible roomsSoaring ceilingsSun-drenched roomsCozy gas fireplace
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Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 04:25am
Listed by:
Ainlay Dixon 917-439-1486,
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon 6106512700
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2136232

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 9
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entry Level Bedroom
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,833
- Total interior livable area: 6,833 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,833
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
Lot
- Size: 1.98 Acres
- Dimensions: 286.00 x 0.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 400050084006
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Active Radon Mitigation
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Penn Valley
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $616,860
- Annual tax amount: $27,151
- Date on market: 4/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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